Denbigh Nips Warwick In Ot

February 01, 1989

NEWPORT NEWS — Rubben Wilson's bank shot with 50 seconds to play in overtime lifted Denbigh's Patriots over Warwick in a wild Peninsula District game Tuesday night.

Denbigh trailed much of the first half, then came from behind to take a 13-point lead in the fourth period. But Warwick went to long-range shooting and made 5 3-point goals in the last three minutes, including Mann Venable's basket with five seconds remaining.

In overtime, Brian Edlow's layup lifted Denbigh to a 60-58 lead, then Warwick's Derone Stokes and Chris Lassiter each made a free throws to tie the game before Wilson's shot won it.

Brian Weaver led Denbigh with 19 points and Neil Venable added 12.

Venable had six of his points in the third quarter when the Patriots began building their 13-point lead.